Sunday, January 27, 2013

Sweet Andy's Giveaway!

 

I am delighted to be bringing you this giveaway over from Real Reviews by Savvy K! These cookies look absolutely delicious. This post just has my mouth watering looking at it, so make sure you get your entries in for the chance to win some yummy cookies <3

Sweet Andy's Cookies Giveaway and Review!


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My fiance and I just love cookies. Chocolate chip, macadamia nut, oatmeal raisin - you name it, we adore them. That's why when I had the chance to review Sweet Andy's Cookies, I just couldn't say yes fast enough!


Sweet Andy's Cookies were founded by a former Wall Street financier who left his job to pursue a job that was more fulfilling! When times were tough he began to thank friends and family in his community for helping him out with these decadent cookies! Everybody loved his cookies so much that he decided to launch his own business, Sweet Andy's Cookies.


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Sweet Andy's cookies are made with all natural ingredients. That is my absolute favorite thing about these cookies. So many snack companies now a days use so many artificial ingredients which I just hate giving to my family. These cookies are a perfect way to achieve a great tasty treat without those non-wanted additives.


Another thing I love about these cookies is how incredibly big and thick they are! Unlike the cookies that I make here at home, these cookies are huge! Just one of these cookies is bigger than the palm of my hand! And thicker too! They also are very soft and moist, unlike most of the store-bought cookies we buy. Instead of munching on 4 or 5 hard, store-bought cookies, my fiance and I grab one Sweet Andy's Cookies and a tall glass of milk and we are set!


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We had the chance to review the chocolate, chocolate chip, triple chocolate chip, mint chocolate chip, and oatmeal raisin flavors. While all of these cookies were delicious, chocolate chip of course was my number one! My least favorite would have to be the chocolate flavor. To me, it has just a bit too much salt. Other than that, all of the other cookies were a big hit in my household!


If you are looking for a delicious and decadent Valentine's Day treat to give to your loved one, Sweet Andy's Cookies are definitely the way to go!


Can't wait til Valentine's Day to buy these tasty sweets? Win them here! That's right, Sweet Andy's Cookies is letting one of our readers win a Sweet Andy's Cookies Gift Box ARV $36.00! Enter using the Rafflecopter below!



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Disclaimer: Real Reviews by Savvy K recieved products in exchange for an honest review. Regardless, all opinions are my own and may or may not differ from yours. Real Reviews by Savvy K or other blog members participating in this event are not responsible for prize shipment. However, we will do all we can to make sure the sponsor delivers in a timely manner.

Free Kindle Books 1/27

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Leopard Moon (Moon Series)


Book Description


Publication Date: March 4, 2012
"The Moon series is filled with action and romance, shape shifters and strong heroines."--Melissa Marr, NYT bestselling author of the Wicked Lovely series

How do you disappear when you come from a family of predators?

A wereleopard, Kess is forced to flee her home and family in Miami once her brother's obsession with her turns violent. She runs from city to city, trying to stay one step ahead of the investigators her family has dispatched to bring her home. Kess ends up in the mountains of North Carolina and attracts the attention of Cormac, a young man with a secret of his own. As she attempts to live as normal a life as her were-nature allows, her brother Sek continues to hunt for her. He believes she is the key to revitalizing their weakened clan and is driven to extreme measures to ensure their continued existence. As Kess' relationship with Cormac deepens, Sek closes in, threatening Cormac's life and Kess' freedom.

Whenthe moon rises, the hunt is on….

Demon Kissed (A Paranormal Romance-Book #1 in the Demon Kissed Series) (Demon Kissed #1)


Book Description


Publication Date: March 27, 2011 ***FREE FOR THE 1st TIME ON KINDLE!***
BOOK #1 IN THE BESTSELLING DEMON KISSED SERIES

The Valefar boy tricked Ivy Taylor into kissing him, but he took much more than a kiss - he stole her soul and left her within inches of death.

By surviving, Ivy is drawn into the conflict between the Martis and the Valefar. The war between these two immortal forces has raged for millennia without distraction. Until now. Ivy is an anomaly--she is the only person who has ever walked away from a demon kiss alive. Her survival gives her unique and deadly abilities. Too powerful to ignore, Ivy is a threat to both armies. These two ancient enemies will stop at nothing to kill the seventeen-year-old.

Surviving is nothing new for headstrong Ivy, but her survival has never depended on another person before. This time it does. And if she misplaces her trust, she's dead. To her horror, she starts falling in love at the worst possible time--with the enemy. He appears to be protecting her. But she can't be certain if he is trying to help her, or help himself to her power.

For Ivy, trusting the right person is the difference between love and survival, or a deadly demon kiss.

92,327 Words, 3rd Edition. Young Adult Paranormal Romance.

BESTSELLING DEMON KISSED SERIES ORDER:
#1. Demon Kissed
#2. Cursed
#3. Torn
#4. Satan's Stone
#5. The 13th Prophecy
#6. Assassin: Fall of the Golden Valefar
#7. TBA

ADDITIONAL DEMON KISSED BOOKS:
VALEFAR VOLUMES (Demon Kissed Novellas)
#1. Valefar Vol. 1
#2. Valefar Vol. 2

Guardians: The Girl (The Guardians Series, Book 1)


Book Description


Publication Date: January 9, 2012 The prophecy says I will fall in love with team leader and Angel, Marcus Cane. The prophecy also says that our love will cause his mission to fail and end the world.

Whatever.

This human is not worried. Why?
Because I do not intend to fall in love with Marcus.

The truth is I hate him. I hate his warm brown eyes with flecks of gold, his chiseled face and broad shoulders.
I hate how over protective he is just because a few thousand demons are after me.

In fact, I couldn't care less about Marcus or his perfect telekinetic girlfriend.
And when I see him holding her, I don’t die a little inside…

The Deepest Cut (a MacKinnon Curse novel, Book 1)


Book Description


Publication Date: June 27, 2011
(MATURE YA)
***Due to strong language, mention of cutting, alcohol and drug use, and sexual situations, THE DEEPEST CUT is not intended for younger teens.***

Sixteen-year-old Riley Williams has been able to see ghosts since the car crash that took her mother's life and shattered her family. Guilt-ridden over the belief that she's somehow responsible for her mom's death, Riley is desperate to see her mother's elusive spirit to gain her forgiveness.

When her father moves the family to Scotland so they can all start over, Riley believes her life couldn't get worse--that is until the ghost of nineteen-year-old Ian MacKinnon catches her purposely cutting herself. An uneasy truce quickly turns into friendship, and soon Riley's falling hard for Ian.

Riley believes her gift could help Ian end the curse that has kept him tied to the land for centuries, but that would mean letting him go forever and she's not sure she is strong enough to do that. As if her life wasn't complicated enough, the malevolent spirit of the woman who killed Ian returns and she'll stop at nothing to keep Riley from helping Ian find eternal peace.

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THE MACKINNON CURSE SERIES:
The Deepest Cut
The Haunted
The Departed
The MacKinnon Curse (The Beginning) novella
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Excerpt:

I stared at him, and I don't know what came over me, but I took the steps that separated us and I kissed him. I had meant for it only to be a chaste kiss, a you-make-me-so-happy kind of kiss, but it ended up being something completely altogether different.

I sensed his surprise, but only for an instant. The next thing I knew, his arms came around me, crushing me to him. I sighed into his mouth and he smiled against my lips before he deepened the kiss, his tongue sliding against mine, silky soft.

Exhilaration and need rushed through me as my hands flattened against his back. I could feel the play of muscle and sinew beneath my fingers. What I felt for Ian was real, and ironically he made me feel alive in a way I hadn't been since my mom's death.

Ian pulled away the slightest bit, looking down at me, his blue eyes intense. "We're playing with fire, Riley Williams."

"I don't care." And I didn't care. I wanted Ian MacKinnon more than I'd ever wanted anything in my life.

Chasing Nikki (Chasing Nikki #1)


Book Description


Publication Date: February 27, 2012
Chasing Nikki, #1 Young Adult Contemporary Romance from bestselling author Lacey Weatherford.

Reviews:

"Do whatever you need to do so you can sit UNINTERRUPTED and devour this book. Chase Walker is incredible. This story is AMAZING, POWERFUL, and something that will tug so hard on your heartstrings, you will walk away CHANGED for the better." ~ The Bookish Snob

"Heartfelt & Inspiring!" ~ Midnight Magic Book Reviews

Overview:

A broken heart.
A troubled past.
An unexpected romance that changes everything.
Will love and trust be enough to overcome the ultimate test?
Chasing Nikki

Extended Description:

Chase Walker used to be a good kid--charming, athletic, and with a bright future ahead, but that was before travesty struck his life, sinking him into deep despair. Caught up in a world of drugs and alcohol, he doesn't notice time slipping away until he's arrested for underage drinking one night.

Fed up with watching her son destroy his life, Chase's mom relocates him to live in a small ranching community with his ex-military grandfather. Chase is far from happy about the situation until he meets, Nikki, the cute cheerleader who won't give football players like him the time of day.

Chase enjoys a good challenge though and sets out to claim Nikki for his own. He soon discovers she's more than a pretty face--she's a balm to his troubled spirit also. But when tragedy strikes Nikki's life too, suddenly Chase finds himself put to the ultimate test. Can he trust Nikki, and all that she's taught him? Will it be enough?

Branded (Fall of Angels)


Book Description


Publication Date: February 23, 2010
Jessica’s had the nightmares for as long as she can remember. Nightmares of being judged for people who have died, of being branded by the angels. Her friends and family think she’s a crazy because of it all. Yet she carries the mark of the condemned, seared into the back of her neck, and hides it and herself away from the world.

But when two men she can’t ignore enter her life everything changes, including the nightmares. The two of them couldn’t be more different. She will do anything to be with one of them. Even tell him the truth about angels, why she never sleeps, and the scar on the back of her neck. But one of the two has set events into motion what will pull her toward her own judgment and turn her into the object of her greatest fear.

Featured in THE WALL STREET JOURNAL as a "Self-Published Big Seller." The entire series is now available!
BRANDED - Book One
FORSAKEN - Book Two
VINDICATED - Book Three
AFTERLIFE - Novelette Companion to Vindicated

Call of the Herald (Godsland Series: Book One)


Book Description


Publication Date: August 17, 2010
Reviews

"...kind of like a cross between The Lord of the Rings
and Harry Potter...I honestly could not stop reading this book. I
completed it in two days, it was that good." Cheryl's Book Nook - March
2009 review of The Dawning of Power trilogy

"...a bit like
Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, Terry Brooks' Shannara series, and
Paolini's Eragon saga rolled into one." Melissa's Bookshelf April, 2009
review of The Dawning of Power trilogy

"I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I would recommend this book for all ages."
Linda Weaver Clarke, author of the new mystery series "The Adventures of John and Julia Evans."

Product Description

Book
One of The Dawning of Power trilogy. Echoes of the ancients' power are
distant memories, tattered and faded by the passage of eons, but that is
about to change. A new dawn has arrived. Latent abilities, harbored in
mankind's deepest fibers, wait to be unleashed. Ancient evils awaken,
and old fears ignite the fires of war.

Turned (Book #1 in the Vampire Journals)


Book Description


Publication Date: January 24, 2011
In TURNED (Book #1 of the Vampire Journals series), 18 year old Caitlin Paine finds herself uprooted from her nice suburb and forced to attend a dangerous New York City high school when her Mom moves again. The one ray of light in her new surroundings is Jonah, a new classmate who takes an instant liking to her.

But before their romance can blossom, Caitlin suddenly finds herself changing. She is overcome by a superhuman strength, a sensitivity to light, a desire to feed--by feelings she does not understand. She seeks answers to what’s happening to her, and her cravings lead her to the wrong place at the wrong time. Her eyes are opened to a hidden world, right beneath her feet, thriving underground in New York City. She finds herself caught between two dangerous covens, right in the middle of a vampire war.

It is at this moment that Caitlin meets Caleb, a mysterious and powerful vampire who rescues her from the dark forces. He needs her to help lead him to the legendary lost artifact. And she needs him for answers, and for protection. Together, they will need to answer one crucial question: who was her real father?

But Caitlin finds herself caught between two men as something else arises between them: a forbidden love. A love between the races that will risk both of their lives, and will force them to decide whether to risk it all for each other…

"TURNED is an ideal story for young readers. Morgan Rice did a good job spinning an interesting twist on what could have been a typical vampire tale. Refreshing and unique, TURNED has the classic elements found in many Young Adult paranormal stories. Book #1 of the Vampire Journals Series focuses around one girl…one extraordinary girl!...TURNED is easy to read but extremely fast-paced....Recommended for anyone who likes to read soft paranormal romances. Rated PG."
--The Romance Reviews

“TURNED grabbed my attention from the beginning and did not let go….This story is an amazing adventure that is fast paced and action packed from the very beginning. There is not a dull moment to be found. Morgan Rice did an awesome job bringing the reader into the story. She also made it easy to root for Caitlin and want desperately to her succeed in finding her truth….I will be looking forward to the second book in the series.”
--Paranormal Romance Guild

“TURNED is a likable, easy, dark read that you can read in between other books, as it is short….You’re sure to be entertained!“
--books-forlife.blogspot.com

"TURNED is a book to rival TWILIGHT and VAMPIRE DIARIES, and one that will have you wanting to keep reading until the very last page! If you are into adventure, love and vampires this book is the one for you!"
--Vampirebooksite.com

“Rice does a great job of pulling you into the story from the beginning, utilizing a great descriptive quality that transcends the mere painting of the setting….Nicely written and an extremely fast read, TURNED is a good start to a new vampire series sure to be a hit with readers who are looking for a light, yet entertaining story.”
--Black Lagoon Reviews

All 8 books in the VAMPIRE JOURNALS series are also available for sale. Morgan Rice's NEW vampire series, THE VAMPIRE LEGACY, which picks up where THE VAMPIRE JOURNALS leaves off, is also available for sale! Morgan Rice's new trilogy, ARENA ONE: SLAVERUNNERS (Book #1 of the Survival Trilogy), a post apocalyptic thriller in the genre of The Hunger Games, is also available for sale. And Morgan Rice's new epic fantasy series, A QUEST OF HEROES (Book #1 in the Sorcerer's Ring) is now also available for sale!

All reviews are not my own but are that off of Amazon.com.

Zoobies Review

I won a Zoobies pet in a giveaway from Life With Two Boys right before the holidays! It was perfect because I knew my son, who is four, would love it. He thought it was just a stuffed animal at first when he saw it on Christmas morning. When I showed him that he could use it as a pillow and that it also converted into a blanket, he was ecstatic! He went with his grandparents for a week after Christmas until New Years, and of course he wanted to take the Zoobie Pet with him. My parents thought it was perfect because normally we pack him a stuffed animal a pillow and a blanket for his car ride, and this was that all in one!

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Ever since then Kojo the Croc has had a permanent spot on my little one's bed. All of his other stuffed animals have been moved to the bin, and he says that Kojo is now his favorite pal. He carries him around and plays with him on adventures and then when it is time to go to sleep Kojo goes with him. He loves that at night his now favorite pet provides him with a blanket to snuggle with in his bed as well as the animal. If you ever have a chance to get one of these pets for your child...do it! It provides a sense of comfort and warmth that you would never expect.

Little did I know that they also make  Storytime Pals. I am thinking that for my son's birthday this upcoming April I will be trying to get the Llama Llama Red Pajama pal for him. He has loved the books ever since he has had them and I think this would be a perfect accompaniment to that. He would be overjoyed to have Llama Llama with him during storytime, and who knows maybe Llama Llama and Kojo will become friends!

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If you want a Zoobie  for your child visit them on their website: http://www.zoobies.com/

It will make the perfect gift for a child of all ages!

Valentine's Day Event Giveaway (Hosted by RosySnail)

This giveaway is being hosted by The Rosy Snail.


By clicking the link to her page it will take you to the other fab giveaways she has going on in her Valentine's Day Event.

WITTLEBEE GIVEAWAY


Wittlebee is a personal shopper subscription where you can get a monthly box with children's clothing.

Here are a couple examples of pictures from Wittlebee's website of what to expect in a box:

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If you want to give them a shot and have a chance to win a month's subscription worth $40+, then enter in the link below!

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Images used are not my own and were accessed from www.wittlebee.com

BUILD-A-BEAR GIVEAWAY


Build-a-Bear is an awesome company where a child can make their own stuffed animal, fill it with stuffing, and give it a heart (they kiss the heart and make a wish before putting it inside of the animal!) My son absolutely loved doing this with his bear when I had the chance to take him, so I am happy to be a part of the Build-a-Bear Giveaway in this event!


The bear pictured here is the Harajuku Hugs Panda. She is absolutely adorable! For your chance to win one please enter on the link to the Rafflecopter below.

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Saturday, January 26, 2013

Dapper Snappers Giveaway (Ends 2/10)

 

Dapper Snappers Giveaway Hosted by Pea of Sweetness


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About Dapper Snappers:





The Dapper Snappers Toddler Belt is of a short piece of suspender elastic with snaps that fits in the back 3 belt loops of the child's pants and snaps over the outer 2 loops to cinch the pants, which keeps them from falling down. In essence, it's a kind of toddler belt.

Dapper Snappers "Fix Droopy Drawers in a Snap!" and are a smart, cost-saving alternative to adjustable waist pants for skinny toddlers and preschoolers.



Dapper Snappers are:



  • Affordable

  • Versatile in a wide range of colors for girls belts and boys belts

  • Recommended for ages 9 mo-6 yrs and One Size Fits All

  • Perfect for kids who are in between sizes or wearing hand-me-downs!

  • Convenient - no need to remove for diaper changes & doesn't impede potty training

  • Made in the USA

  • Mom-invented




View the full Dapper Snappers toddler belt review on Pea of Sweetness - including a video review!

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Thank-you to our amazing co-hosts: Giveaway Gator , Couponing with Integrity, Mommy Lesson Plans, and Meg's Daily Bytes, Reviews and other Online Distractions and all of the awesome participating bloggers!


About the Giveaway: This giveaway begins on 1/26 and ends on 2/10 at 11:59pm (times are EST) and is open to US and Canadian residents ages 18+. Please refer to the full terms and conditions in the Giveaway Tools.


The Prize: A $25 Gift Certificate for Dapper Snappers


Enter in the link below!

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Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may be different than yours. Manic Mama of 2 is not responsible for prize fulfillment.

Easiest tasty chicken you can ever make!

If you are anything like me, there are just some nights that you don't feel like cooking. That's when an easy dinner comes into play, but hey you still want your family to think you put a lot of effort into this, right? Well don't turn to one of those Helper meals. You all know what I am talking about!

Instead, grab a bottle of Italian dressing and cut up some chicken into strips. Place it all into a saucepan and cover. Flip the chicken as needed and VOILA! You have a main meat for your meal that seems like it took lots of effort to season. Just don't let everyone else know that it was that easy!

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Use a side such as mashed potatoes or a pasta, and whatever veggie suits your mood, and it looks like you slaved. My family sure thought I did tonight!

Happy cooking!

Free Kindle Books

The Wizard Takes A Fitness Class
Book Description
Publication Date: April 10, 2012
You asked for it, you got it!

The mysterious Wizard is back, and he's brought along his demons--literally. What's this about a nemesis and a gambling addiction? Can't an old man enjoy a cone of Ben & Jerry's and a nice nap at his favorite San Francisco B&B without a bunch of Chinatown zombies trying to get in on the action? And why are the sidewalks of The Castro suddenly so fabulous, anyway?

You don't have be an LGBTQutie-patootie to shake your booty. Just ask the Wizard, or anyone who's read his latest Wizard Tale.

Better yet, read it yourself!

By popular demand, The Wizard Takes a Fitness Class is also longer than the first wizard story--much longer. Cover art is once again by Nik Caesar, this time with color by John Hageman.

The Ugly Stepsister Strikes Back

Book Description
Publication Date: August 15, 2012
Everyone knows how all those fairy tales go. The princess gets beautiful, nabs her prince, falls instantly in love, lives happily ever after and leaves her evil stepsisters in the dust.

But what happens when you’re the ugly stepsister and your obnoxiously perfect—read pretty, smart, and, worst of all, sickeningly nice—stepsister is dating the charming, tall, devastatingly handsome guy you’ve had a thing for since you were nine years old?

Quirky, artistic and snarky Mattie Lowe does not lead a charmed life. Her mother is constantly belittling her on Skype. Mercedes, the school mean girl, has made it her personal mission to torment Mattie. But worst of all? Her stepsister Ella is the most beautiful, popular girl in school and is dating Mattie’s secret longtime crush, Jake Kingston.

Tired of being left out and done with waiting for her own stupid fairy godmother to show up, Mattie decides to change her life. She’ll start by running for senior class president against wildly popular Jake.

Ella can keep her Prince Annoying. Mattie’s going to rule the school.

And no one, not even a cute and suddenly flirty Jake, is going to stop her.

"The Ugly Stepsister Strikes Back" is a sweet contemporary young adult romance.

Sariah Wilson has never jumped out of an airplane, never climbed Mt. Everest, and is not a former CIA operative. She has, however, been madly, passionately in love with her soulmate and is a fervent believer in happily ever afters—which is why she writes romance. The Ugly Stepsister Strikes Back is her fourth happily ever after novel. She grew up in southern California, graduated from Brigham Young University (go Cougars!) with a semi-useless degree in history, and is the oldest of nine (yes, nine) children. She currently lives with the aforementioned soulmate and their four children in Utah, along with three tiger barb fish, a cat named Tiger, and a recently departed hamster that is buried in the backyard (and has nothing at all to do with tigers).

Her website is www.sariahwilson.com.

Witch Flame (Keepers of the Stones)

Book Description
Publication Date: November 3, 2012
Witch Flame (A Keepers of the Stones Novelette)

From the bestselling author of the paranormal Whispers series, comes a new fantasy saga...

Feira, a fledgling witch just discovering her own powers, must battle warriors and monsters before she and her true love can find a safe haven away from the vengeful eye of a jealous goddess.

Bonus origin myth included: The Beginning of Time

This short story is a prelude to Curse of the Ice Dragon, Keepers of the Stones, Book One.

Five (Elemental Enmity)

Book Description
Publication Date: August 10, 2011
Rayla Tate’s life is about to turn vertical…again. As if it wasn’t bad enough her mother disappeared under questionable circumstances leaving Rayla to be raised by her aunt in a horrendously small town. Her overprotective guardian is determined to ruin Rayla’s life. She refuses to let Rayla out of her sight or out of the state. Provincial living might be what her aunt demands of her purposely sheltered niece; but, Rayla has other ideas. In a desperate attempt to follow her dreams she flees the safety of her home and runs away to college with her best friend toward a bright future in the art world.

However, excitement over her newfound freedom turns into terror when she is chased by a mysterious stranger on her way to school. When his motorcycle suddenly morphs into a fire-breathing pegasus, Rayla questions her sanity. Worse, the man riding next to her stirs a burning desire in her soul she has never known or could have ever imagined. Using all the will she owns, she manages to resist the compulsion she feels; yet, as he disappears into the night, she is certain he hasn't gone far.

Rayla quickly dismisses the encounter to her overactive imagination. She is determined to settle into her new life, yet the images and feelings of that night still haunt her. To make matters worse, her aunt seems to be in on the act, insisting that Rayla will soon be hunted by a pack of fae lords for a power over the elements she never knew she possessed—a power that could change the world. Quicker than she ever thought possible, she finds herself surrounded by stunning men that all seem determined to win her heart. Why does she feel drawn to each one of them? More importantly, what dark power do they hold over her? Rayla must quickly learn to fend off these beautiful and seductive pursuers using whatever means necessary or find herself lost to the fae world forever.

All book descriptions not my own, but are from Amazon.com